National Sports Day : 29th August

National Sports Day: 29 August
National Sports Day was celebrated on the 29 August 2015 across the country. The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of hockey player Dhyan Chand.
On this occasion, President Pranab Mukherjee conferred National Sports and Adventure Awards in New Delhi.

Winners of National Sports and Adventure Awards 2015
• Sania Mirza (Tennis) was conferred with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna. The prestigious award was won by shooter Ronjan Sodhi in 2014.

• Naval Singh (athletics-para-sports), Anoop singh (wrestling), Harbans Singh (athletics-lifetime), Swatantar Raj Singh (Boxing-life time) and Nihar Ameen (Swimming-lifetime) were the winners of Dronacharaya Awards.

• Seventeen people were conferred with Arjuna Awards including Sandeep Kumar (archery), Rohit Sharma (cricket), Jitu Rai (Shooting) and Babita Kumari (wrestling).

• Romeo James (hockey), Shiv Prakash Mishra (tennis) and TPP Nair (volleyboll) were conferred with Dhyan Chand Awards.

• Five sports persons were conferred with Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award.

• Punjabi University, Patiala was conferred with Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy.

• Four organizations received Rashtriya Khel Protsahana Purushkar for encouraging sports and sports persons.

BANK EXAM PREPARATION : SBI PO Group Discussion (GD) Guidelines

With SBI PO examination results for the written examination coming out the third and last phase of the recruitment is about to begin in coming days. The third phase consisting of personal interview and Group discussion would follow after the written examination. Those students who have successfully go through with the written examination would get a chance to appear for the personal interview and group discussion.

Though in personal interview the candidates need to be present individually in front of the bench of recruiters present for the recruitment, the Group Discussion includes many a students who join together to debate on particular issues and ideas in front of the panel of members there to evaluate them on their performances. Group Discussion in this whole recruitment process is quite important as the candidate through this phase gets tested whether he could turn out to be a team man handling the problems together or just splits away. The analyzing skills and descriptive style gets checked through this phase making the candidates ready to undergo job challenges in future.

There are some guidelines that would help the candidates scoring well in the SBI PO, Group Discussion round.

Read current affairs thoroughly: Though it might not seem to be like the other written tests, you still need to learn about the current affairs by heart. The candidates are required to go through all the latest current affairs so that they can debate while the group discussion is on process regarding any contemporary issue or matter of interest. This can enhance your chances of getting jobs later onwards if you can satisfy the recruiters present at the ground.

Enhance your debate skills: You might need to prove your point among all the other candidates who are present in your batch for the group discussion and for that you should be debatable. You must present points that carry values and are not baseless. Make sure what you are talking about has ample backing and if needed you can prove your point then and there. There are other candidates who might try and break you by debating rigorously, but all you need to do is to stick to the right points you are making and wait for the others to break down.

Work on your voice and pitching: While going through the Group Discussion round, you might need to be on your best and speak up with confidence and vigor. The voice and pitch should be in sync with the debate that is taking place. There might not always be debates amongst the candidates but a general healthy discussion is a must and is expected from the candidates to check their knowledge of the immediate surroundings and intelligence quotient.

Dress yourself accordingly: Group discussion round is nothing less than a personal interview and you should be presentable while making your points. The candidates must be aware of the dress code that needs to get maintained to get additional scores to their overall marksheet, deciding their future. Proper formal attire would give you a serious and sober look which you can carry along with your wisdom and knowledge while going through the Group Discussion round.

Be Patient and listen: Group discussions are not only about blabbering and false talking or making your points clear, but it requires the candidates to be avid listeners too. You might get valuable points and those can work as cues for you to begin your part of talking from there on. Listening to the other candidates might help you get more information about the topic that you are talking about. You should listen to the responses of the other candidates and recruiters whenever they are trying to make a point.

Follow the rules and regulations: Before the beginning of the group discussions, you would get to know about some of the rules and regulations formulated by the authorities to keep a check on the whole process. The candidates must go through to these rules and regulations carefully and then start making their points regarding any issue or matter at hand. Not following any particular rule might turn out to be a mistake, making your chances doom for the final selection.

Keep your nerves calm: A group discussion or debate is not always easy and you might find situations when there would be no points coming in for you to discuss. In such cases do not repeat yourself and don’t get nervous. Take some time and use the time to calm yourself. New ideas would flow in as soon as you cool your head down and look for answers with a composed mind.

Take note of the time: Do not come late to the group discussion round at all, as there are other candidates with whom you might get paired. Apart from being on time you must check the time you are speaking about a topic as well. You should be very articulate and limit your words in such a way that it doesn’t turn out to be boring and steady. You should be an avid speaker amongst the others to make a mark of yourself.

COURTESY : jagranjosh

Kerala PSC Health Inspector and LDC Orientation Class 2015

Thakshankunnu Swaroopam Novel by U.K Kumaran

Where is Krishna Giri Cricket Stadium Located in India ?

How to reach Krishnagiri Cricket Stadium Wayanad ?

Enroute to Krishnagiri Cricket Stadium Wayanad

Kozhikode ------ >  Meenangadi ------> Krishnagiri 

Repeated IT and Cyber law Questions in PSC Exams

SUB INSPECTOR : SOLVED PAPERS

First state in the country to launch E-Ration card service

• Name the first state in the country to launch E-Ration card service.
• Ans: Delhi

• Saudi Arabia, along with which regional organisation of nations, is engaged in military operations against Houthi rebels in Yemen?
• Ans: Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC)

• Who are the winners of the ICC Cricket World Cup?
• Ans: Australia.

• Name the new web portal, launched by the Government of India for redressal of grievances of people, replacing the old portal "PMO CPGRAMS"?
• Ans: Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation (PRAGATI)

• Which renowned Hindi poet was awarded the inaugural Rashtriya Kavi Pradeep Samman?
• Ans: Gopaldas Neeraj 

Android 6.0 : Marshmallow

Android Versions





– Cupcake
– Donut
– Eclair
– Froyo
– Gingerbread
– Honeycomb
– Ice Cream Sandwich
– Jelly Bean
– KitKat
– Lollipop
– Marshmallow

What is Mayday Call in Flight ?

A Mayday radio call should be reserved for life threatening situations. These may include, but are not limited to:

Loss, or imminent loss of aircraft control for any number of different reasons
aircraft upset by turbulence;
pilot incapacitation;
spatial disorientation;
control surface or structural failure;
engine failure that will lead to a forced landing/ditching/ejection/bailout;

Or, an onboard fire.

IT and Cyberlaw Questions 4 SI Exam

1. Software , such as Internet Explorer and Firefox are referred to as
System Software b)Utility Software c) Browser d ) Internet Tools

2. Use of the Internet or other electronic means to harass an individual, a group of individuals, or an organization.
email bombing b) spamming c) Cyberstalking d) Phishing

3. An error in software or hardware is called a bug. What is the alternative computer jargon for it ?
Leech b)Squid c) Slug d) Glitch

4. Which of the following is a cyber crime?
a)Hacking  b)Worm attack c)Virus attack d) spamming

5.In cyber law terminology ‘DoS’ means:
a)Denial of Service b)Disk operating System c)Distant operator Service d)None of these

6. By hacking web server taking control on another persons website is called
a)Spoofing b)Hijacking c)Spamming d) Hosting

7.Which of the following is not a output device ?
a) Plotter b)Scanner c) Flat Screen d) Touch Screen

8. Which technology is used in compact disk ?
a) Electrical b)Mechanical C) Electromagnetic d) Laser

9.The programs which are permanent as hardware and stored in ROM is known as
Software b) Firmware c) Algorithm d) ROM Ware

10.Latest version of Android
a. kitkat b.Ginger Bread c. Lolli pop  d. Ice cream sandwich

SOLVED PAPERS OF SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE

EXCISE INSPECTOR EXCISE & SUB INSPECTOR TRAINEE SYLLABI

Syllabus: An Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation) based
on the qualification prescribed for the post.
Main Topics:-
Part I : Quantitative Aptitude
Part II : Mental Ability & Reasoning
Part III: General Science
Part IV: Current Affairs
Part V : Facts About India
Part VI: Facts About Kerala
Part VII: Constitution of India and Civil Rights
Part VIII: General English
Part IX: Social Welfare programmes and
 legislations
Part X: Information Technology and Cyber Laws
(Maximum Marks : 100)
(Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes)
( Medium of Questions: English)

KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION EXAMINATION PROGRAMME FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2 015

02/09/2015 Wednesday
07.30 AM* to 09.15 AM
SECURITY GUARD HEALTH SERVICES (HEALTH TRANSPORT CENTRAL WORKSHOP)
Syllabus: An Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation) based
on the qualification prescribed for the post.
Main Topics:-
Part I : General Knowledge, Current Affairs &
Renaissance in Kerala
Part II : General Science
Part III: Simple Arithmetic & Mental Ability
(Maximum Marks : 100)
(Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes)
(Medium of Questions: Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada)



02/09/2015 Wednesday
 07.30 AM* to 09.15 AM
RESEARCH OFFICER ECONOMICS & STATISTICS
Syllabus: An Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation) based
on the qualification prescribed for the post.
Main Topics:-
Part I : Questions based on Statistics
Part II : Questions based on Economics
Part III: Questions based on Mathematics
Part IV: General Knowledge, Current Affairs &
Renaissance in Kerala
(Maximum Marks : 100)
(Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes)
(Medium of Questions: English)



03/09/2015 Thursday
 07.30 AM* to 09.15 AM
JUNIOR ASSISTANT CUM TYPIST KERALA LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT BOARD LIMITED
Candidates can download the Admission Tickets through
their One Time Registration Profile in the Website
 www.keralapsc.gov.in from 20/08/2015

03/09/2015 Thursday
 07.30 AM* to 09.15 AM
STENOGRAPHER
GRADE IV AUTOKAST LIMITED
Candidates can download the Admission Tickets through
their One Time Registration Profile in the Website
www.keralapsc.gov.in from 20/08/2015



03/09/2015 Thursday
07.30 AM* to 09.15 AM

STENOGRAPHER THE PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION (IM) KERALA LTD
Syllabus: An Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation) based
on the qualification prescribed for the post.
Main Topics:-
Part I : General Knowledge, Current Affairs &
Renaissance in Kerala
Part II : Typing, Document Formatting & Computer
Word Processing
(Maximum Marks : 100)
(Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes)
(Medium of Questions: English)
Candidates can download the Admission Tickets through
their One Time Registration Profile in the Website
www.keralapsc.gov.in from 20/08/2015



04/09/2015 Friday
07.30 AM* to 09.15 AM
CHEMIST (CATTLE FEED PLANT) (PART I – GENERAL CATEGORY)
KERALA CO-OPERATIVE MILK MARKETING FEDERATION LIMITED
Syllabus: An Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation) based
on the qualification prescribed for the post.
Main Topics:-
 Part I : Questions based on qualification prescribed
 Part II : General Knowledge, Current Affairs &
 Renaissance in Kerala
(Maximum Marks : 100)
(Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes)
(Medium of Questions: English)




04/09/2015
Friday
 07.30 AM*
to
09.15 AM
DRIVER CUM VEHICLE CLEANER GRADE III TRACO CABLE COMPANY LIMITED
Syllabus: An Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation) based
on the qualification prescribed for the post.
Main Topics:-
 Part I : Questions based on Driving
 Part II : General Knowledge, Current Affairs &
 Renaissance in Kerala

(Maximum Marks : 100)
(Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes)
(Medium of Questions: Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada)



08/09/2015 : Tuesday
 07.30 AM* to 09.15 AM
LIBRARIAN GRADE III STATE CENTRAL LIBRARY
Syllabus: An Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation) based
on the qualification prescribed for the post.
Main Topics:-
 Part I : Questions based on Degree in Library &
 Information Science
 Part II : General Knowledge, Current Affairs &
 Renaissance in Kerala
(Maximum Marks : 100)
(Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes)
(Medium of Questions: English)
Candidates can download the Admission Tickets through
their One Time Registration Profile in the Website
 www.keralapsc.gov.in from 25/08/2015



08/09/2015 Tuesday
 07.30 AM* to 09.15 AM
LECTURER IN FOOD SCIENCE COLLEGIATE EDUCATION
Mode of Examination:
An Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation) based on the
qualification prescribed for the post
Maximum Marks : 100
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Syllabus: For Detailed Syllabus please visit our
website www.keralapsc.gov.in
 (Medium of Questions: English)




09/09/2015
Wednesday
 07.30 AM*
to
09.15 AM
LOWER DIVISION TYPIST (JUNIOR FAIR COPY ASSISTANT)
KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD


09/09/2015Wednesday
 07.30 AM*
to
09.15 AM
LOWER DIVISION TYPIST (JUNIOR FAIR COPY ASSISTANT)
(BY TRANSFER) KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD
Syllabus: An Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation) based
on the qualification prescribed for the post.
Main Topics:-
Part I : General Knowledge, Current Affairs &
Renaissance in Kerala
Part II : Typing, Document Formatting & Computer
Word Processing
(Maximum Marks : 100)
(Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes)
(Medium of Questions: English)



Thursday
 07.30 AM*
to
09.15 AM
TRACER TOWN &COUNTRY PLANNING
Syllabus: An Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation) based
on the qualification prescribed for the post.
(Maximum Marks : 100)
(Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes)
(Medium of Questions: English)





11/09/2015
Friday
 07.30 AM*
to
09.15 AM
CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANT GRADE II KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
Syllabus: An Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation) based
on the qualification prescribed for the post.
Main Topics:-
Part I a: Typing, Document Formatting &
Computer Word Processing
Part I b: Questions based on Office Automation
Part II : General Knowledge, Current Affairs &
Renaissance in Kerala
(Maximum Marks : 100)
(Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes)
(Medium of Questions: English)



12/09/2015
Saturday
 01.30 PM*
to
03.15 PM
SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE (TRAINEE)
(OPEN MARKET)
POLICE (KERALA CIVIL POLICE)
Candidates can download the Admission Tickets through
their One Time Registration Profile in the Website
www.keralapsc.gov.in from 26/08/2015
&
161/2015
Further Details regarding Main
Topics are available on the Website



12/09/2015 Saturday 
01.30 PM* to 03.15 PM
SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE (TRAINEE)
(From among the Graduate Ministerial Staff
of Police & Vigilance Department, Finger
Print Experts, Finger Print Searchers of the
Finger Print Bureau)
POLICE (KERALA CIVIL POLICE)



12/09/2015
Saturday
 01.30 PM*
to
03.15 PM
SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE (TRAINEE)
(From among the Graduate Police
Constables, Head Constables and Officers of
corresponding rank in Police & Vigilance
Department)
POLICE (KERALA CIVIL POLICE)



12/09/2015
Saturday
 01.30 PM*
to
03.15 PM
SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE (TRAINEE)
POLICE (KERALA CIVIL POLICE)
(From among the Non-Graduate SC/ST
candidates)



12/09/2015
Saturday
 01.30 PM*
to
03.15 PM
ARMED POLICE SUB INSPECTOR (TRAINEE)
(OPEN MARKET)
POLICE (ARMED POLICE BATTALION)



12/09/2015
Saturday
 01.30 PM*
to
03.15 PM
ARMED POLICE SUB INSPECTOR (TRAINEE)
(From among the Graduate Head
Constables , Police Constables and Officers
of corresponding rank in Police & Vigilance
Department)
POLICE (ARMED POLICE BATTALION)
Candidates can download the Admission Tickets through
their One Time Registration Profile in the Website
www.keralapsc.gov.in from 26/08/2015
&
166/2015
Further Details regarding Main
Topics are available on the Website
20


12/09/2015
Saturday
 01.30 PM*
to
03.15 PM
ARMED POLICE SUB INSPECTOR (TRAINEE)
(From among the Non-Graduate SC/ST
candidates)
POLICE (ARMED POLICE BATTALION)
Candidates can download the Admission Tickets through
their One Time Registration Profile in the Website
www.keralapsc.gov.in from 26/08/2015
&
167/2015
Further Details regarding Main
Topics are available on the Website
8
21

12/09/2015
Saturday
 01.30 PM*
to
03.15 PM
ASSISTANT JAILER GRADE I/ SUPERINTENDENT, SUB JAIL ETC.
(Direct Recruitment)
JAIL
Candidates can download the Admission Tickets through
their One Time Registration Profile in the Website
www.keralapsc.gov.in from 26/08/2015
&
168/2015
Further Details regarding Main
Topics are available on the Website
22


12/09/2015
Saturday
 01.30 PM*
to
03.15 PM
ASSISTANT JAILER GRADE I/ SUPERINTENDENT, SUB JAIL ETC.
(By Direct Recruitment from qualified
Ministerial Staff, working in the Jails
Department)
JAIL
Candidates can download the Admission Tickets through
their One Time Registration Profile in the Website
www.keralapsc.gov.in from 26/08/2015
&
169/2015
Further Details regarding Main
Topics are available on the Website
23


12/09/2015
Saturday
 01.30 PM*
to
03.15 PM
ASSISTANT JAILER GRADE I/ SUPERINTENDENT, SUB JAIL ETC.
(By Direct Recruitment from qualified
Executive Staff, working in the Jails
Department)
JAIL



12/09/2015
Saturday
 01.30 PM*
to
03.15 PM
EXCISE INSPECTOR EXCISE
Syllabus: An Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation) based
on the qualification prescribed for the post.
Main Topics:-
Part I : Quantitative Aptitude
Part II : Mental Ability & Reasoning
Part III: General Science
Part IV: Current Affairs
Part V : Facts About India
Part VI: Facts About Kerala
Part VII: Constitution of India and Civil Rights
Part VIII: General English
Part IX: Social Welfare programmes and
 legislations
Part X: Information Technology and Cyber Laws
(Maximum Marks : 100)
(Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes)
( Medium of Questions: English)


15/09/2015Tuesday
 07.30 AM*
to
09.15 AM
AYAH VARIOUS
Syllabus: An Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation) based
on the qualification prescribed for the post.
Main Topics:-
Part I : General Knowledge, Current Affairs &
Renaissance in Kerala
Part II : General Science
Part III: Simple Arithmetic & Mental Ability
(Maximum Marks : 100)
(Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes)
(Medium of Questions: Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada)
Candidates can download the Admission Tickets through
their One Time Registration Profile in the Website
www.keralapsc.gov.in from 01/09/2015
24/2014
TVM
KLM
PTA
ALP
KTM
IDK
EKM
TSR
PKD
MPM
WYD
KNR
KGD





16/09/2015
Wednesday
 07.30 AM*
to
09.15 AM
LOWER DIVISION ACCOUNTANT
KERALA SMALL INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED
Syllabus: An Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation) based
on the qualification prescribed for the post.
Main Topics:-
Part I : Questions based on B.Com. with emphasis
on Special Accounts & Audit
Part II : General Knowledge, Current Affairs &
Renaissance in Kerala
(Maximum Marks : 100)
(Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes)
(Medium of Questions: English)




17/09/2015
Thursday
 07.30 AM*
to
09.15 AM
COMMERCIAL TAX OFFICER
(SR FOR SC/ST ONLY)
COMMERCIAL TAXES
Syllabus: An Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation) based
on the qualification prescribed for the post.
Main Topics:-
 Part I : Accountancy and Financial Management
Part II : Law
Part III a : Salient features of Indian Constitution
 III b : Social welfare programmes and
 legislations
Part IV a : Renaissance in Kerala
 IV b : General Knowledge and Current Affairs
(Maximum Marks : 100)
(Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes)
(Medium of Questions: English)


18/09/2015 Friday
07.30 AM* to 09.15 AM
SURVEYOR GRADE II
(SR FOR SC/ST) SURVEY & LAND RECORDS
Syllabus: An Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation) based
on the qualification prescribed for the post.
Main Topics:-
Part I : Questions based on Technical
Qualification
 Part II : General Knowledge, Current Affairs &
 Renaissance in Kerala
(Maximum Marks : 100)
(Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes)
(Medium of Questions: English)




18/09/2015 : Friday
07.30 AM* to 09.15 AM
DRIVER GRADE II (HDV)
(NCA NOTIFICATION)
VARIOUS
Candidates can download the Admission Tickets through
their One Time Registration Profile in the Website
www.keralapsc.gov.in from 04/09/2015
&
515/2014
KTM
ST
PKD
ST


18/09/2015
Friday
 07.30 AM*
to
09.15 AM
DRIVER GRADE II (HDV)  (NCA NOTIFICATION) VARIOUS
Candidates can download the Admission Tickets through
their One Time Registration Profile in the Website
www.keralapsc.gov.in from 04/09/2015
&
518/2014
ALP
SIUC N
12
31 18/09/2015
Friday
 07.30 AM*
to
09.15 AM
DRIVER GRADE II (HDV)
(NCA NOTIFICATION)
VARIOUS
Candidates can download the Admission Tickets through
their One Time Registration Profile in the Website
www.keralapsc.gov.in from 04/09/2015
&
519/2014
KKD
HN
32


18/09/2015
Friday
 07.30 AM*
to
09.15 AM
DRIVER GRADE II (HDV)
(NCA NOTIFICATION)
VARIOUS (EXCEPT NCC, TOURISM,
EXCISE, POLICE & TRANSPORT)



18/09/2015
Friday
 07.30 AM*
to
09.15 AM
DRIVER GRADE II (HDV)
(NCA NOTIFICATION)
EXCISE
Syllabus: An Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation) based
on the qualification prescribed for the post.
Main Topics:-
Part I : General Knowledge, Current Affairs &
Renaissance in Kerala
 Part II : Questions based on Driving
(Maximum Marks : 100)
(Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes)
(Medium of Questions: Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada)




19/09/2015
Saturday
 01.30 PM*
to
03.15 PM
LIFT OPERATOR
(PART I – DIRECT RECRUITMENT)
DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE BANK
Candidates can download the Admission Tickets through
their One Time Registration Profile in the Website
www.keralapsc.gov.in from 04/09/2015
&
305/2013
KTM
PKD




19/09/2015
Saturday
 01.30 PM*
to
03.15 PM
LIFT OPERATOR
(PART II – SOCIETY QUOTA)
DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE BANK
Syllabus: An Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation) based
on the qualification prescribed for the post.
Main Topics:-
Part I : General Knowledge, Current Affairs &
Renaissance in Kerala
Part II : General Science
Part III : Simple Arithmetic & Mental Ability
(Maximum Marks : 100)
(Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes)
(Medium of Questions: Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada)




23/09/2015
Wednesday
 07.30 AM*
to
09.15 AM
INSTRUCTOR IN ENGINEERING/ DRAFTSMAN GRADE I
(SR FOR SC/ST)
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Syllabus: An Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation) based
on the qualification prescribed for the post.
Main Topics:-
Part I : Questions based on Technical
Qualification
Part II: General Knowledge, Current Affairs &
Renaissance in Kerala
Maximum Marks : 100)
(Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes)
(Medium of Questions: English)



23/09/2015
Wednesday
 07.30 AM*
to
09.15 AM
TRADESMAN (CARPENTRY)
(NCA NOTIFICATION)
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Syllabus: An Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation) based
on the qualification prescribed for the post.
Main Topics:-
Part I : Questions based on Technical
Qualification
Part II: General Knowledge, Current Affairs &
Renaissance in Kerala
Maximum Marks : 100)
(Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes)
(Medium of Questions: Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada)



23/09/2015
Wednesday
 07.30 AM*
to
09.15 AM
FOREST GUARD
(NCA NOTIFICATION)  FOREST
Candidates can download the Admission Tickets through
their One Time Registration Profile in the Website
www.keralapsc.gov.in from 09/09/2015
&
280/2013
KTM
HN
PKD
HN
Further Details regarding Main
Topics are available on the Website
39 23/09/2015
Wednesday
 07.30 AM*
to
09.15 AM
FOREST GUARD
(NCA NOTIFICATION) FOREST




23/09/2015
Wednesday
 07.30 AM*
to
09.15 AM
MALE WARDER
(NCA NOTIFICATION) JAIL
Syllabus: An Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation) based
on the qualification prescribed for the post.
Main Topics:-
Part I : General Knowledge, Current Affairs &
 Renaissance in Kerala
Part II: General English
Part III: Simple Arithmetic & Mental Ability
Maximum Marks : 100)
(Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes)
(Medium of Questions: Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada)



26/09/2015
Saturday
 01.30 PM*
to
03.15 PM
POLICE CONSTABLE
(ARMED POLICE BATTALION) POLICE
Candidates can download the Admission Tickets through
their One Time Registration Profile in the Website
www.keralapsc.gov.in from 11/09/2015
&
12/2015
TVM
PTA
IDK
EKM
TSR
MPM
KGD
Further Details regarding Main
Topics are available on the Website
42 26/09/2015


Saturday
 01.30 PM*
to
03.15 PM
POLICE CONSTABLE
(ARMED POLICE BATTALION)
POLICE
Candidates can download the Admission Tickets through
their One Time Registration Profile in the Website
www.keralapsc.gov.in from 11/09/2015
&
13/2015
TVM
PTA
IDK
EKM
TSR
MPM
KGD




26/09/2015
Saturday
 01.30 PM*
to
03.15 PM
WOMEN POLICE CONSTABLE (ARMED
POLICE BATTALION) POLICE
Candidates can download the Admission Tickets through
their One Time Registration Profile in the Website
www.keralapsc.gov.in from 11/09/2015 & 198/2015
Further Details regarding Main
Topics are available on the Website



26/09/2015
Saturday
 01.30 PM*
to
03.15 PM
WOMEN POLICE
CONSTABLE (ARMED POLICE BATTALION)
(FROM SSLC FAILED CANDIDATES BELONGING TO SC/ST COMMUNITY) POLICE
Syllabus: An Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation) based
on the qualification prescribed for the post.
Main Topics:-
Part I : General Knowledge, Current Affairs &
 Renaissance in Kerala
Part II: General English
Part III: Simple Arithmetic & Mental Ability
Maximum Marks : 100)
(Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes)
(Medium of Questions: Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada)


29/09/2015 Tuesday
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Syllabus: An Objective Type Test (OMR Valuation) based
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Main Topics:-
Part I : Questions based on Ayurveda Therapist
course
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 Renaissance in Kerala
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(Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes)
(Medium of Questions: Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada)
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on the qualification prescribed for the post.
Main Topics:-
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 Renaissance in Kerala
Part II: General Science
Part III: Simple Arithmetic & Mental Ability
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(Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes)
(Medium of Questions: Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada)
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Why GK is Important for Competitive Exam

1. Which is the building blocks of proteins?
   
   
   (A) Amino acids
   (B) Nitric acid
   (C) Acetic acid
   (D) Citric acid


2. Which of the following is an artificial method of vegetative propagation?
   
   
   (A) Bulb
   (B) Rhizomes
   (C) Tubers
   (D) Grafting


3. The Director of the malayalam movie ‘Parinayam’
   
   
   (A) I.V. Sasi
   (B) T.V. Chandran
   (C) Shaji Kailas
   (D) Hariharan


4. The First Asian Games was held in ———
   
   
   (A) New Delhi
   (B) Singapore
   (C) Bangkok
   (D) Colombo


5. Radio was invented by:
   
   
   (A) John L. Baird
   (B) Charles Babbage
   (C) Faraday
   (D) Marconi


6. Which of the animals given below is ‘generally not’ considered under “livestock”?
   
   
   (A) Elephant
   (B) Horse
   (C) Sheep
   (D) Pig


7. One consistent feature found in the history of Southern India was the growth of small reiognal kingdoms rather than large empires because of
   
   
   (A) The absence of minerals like iron
   (B) Too many divisions in the social structure
   (C) The absence of vast areas of fertile land
   (D) The scarcity of manpower


8. The Portuguese colonialism started in India in ————
   
   
   (A) 1498 AD
   (B) 1526 AD
   (C) 1857 AD
   (D) 1757 AD


9. Who among the following rulers was very proficient in dancing and music ?
   
   
   (A) Adil Shah Sur
   (B) Babur
   (C) Akbar
   (D) Jahangir


10. The festival Kumbhamela is celebrated in:
    
    
    (A) Bihar
    (B) Uttar Pradesh
    (C) Andhra Pradesh
    (D) Madhya Pradesh


11. The work of Vaikom Mohammed Basheer is:
    
    
    (A) Balyakalasakh
    (B) Ummachu
    (C) Kayar
    (D) Randamoozham


12. The 73rd amendment to the Constitution of India relates to the institution of ———
    
    
    (A) Panchayati Raj
    (B) Nagara Palika
    (C) Reservation of Government jobs to SC/ST
    (D) Reservation of Government jobs to the minorities


13. Which of the following relates to an economic grouping of developing countries formed in 1990?
    
    
    (A) G 7
    (B) G 77
    (C) G 8
    (D) G 15


14. The ‘Tower of Victory’ at Chittor was built by Rana of Mewar to commemorate the victory of
    
    
    (A) Rana Hamir Deva over Khizer Khan
    (B) Rana Sanga over Mahmud II
    (C) Rana Taran Singh over Mahmud II
    (D) Rana Kumbha over Sultan Mahmud Khilji


15. Bleat is the cry of:
    
    
    (A) Calf
    (B) Cat
    (C) Sheep
    (D) Swan


16. India ranks first in the production of ——— in the world
    
    
    (A) Tea
    (B) Rice
    (C) Cotton
    (D) Wheat


17. World population was estimated to have crossed 500 crores on ————
    
    
    (A) 21 July 1987
    (B) 11 July 1987
    (C) 13 July 1988
    (D) 24 July 1986


18. Codes of conduct of the Vedic society are laid down in which of the following specifically ?
    
    
    (A) Epics
    (B) Smritis
    (C) Puranas
    (D) Vedas


19. The common technique employed in determining the age of archaeological specimens is:
    
    
    (A) Radio-carbon dating
    (B) Ultrasonic method
    (C) Chemical analysis
    (D) Radio-phosphor dating


20. Hirakud Dam Stands across the river
    
    
    (A) Hoogly
    (B) Mahanadi
    (C) Godavari
    (D) Krishna


21. The best conductor of electricity
    
    
    (A) Pure water
    (B) Cold water
    (C) Salt water
    (D) Distilled water


22. A set of words is given. One of the words do not belong to the set. Which is that?
    
    
    (A) Rose
    (B) Lotus
    (C) Dahlia
    (D) Papaya


23. The Allhabad Pillar inscription is an important source of information about the reign of
    
    
    (A) Ashoka
    (B) Chandragupta II
    (C) Kanishka
    (D) Samudragupta


24. Of these who got the Saraswati Samman?
    
    
    (A) Madhavi Kutty
    (B) Lalithambika Antharjanam
    (C) Sugathakumari
    (D) Balamani Amma


25. Dhanwantri Award is given in the field of
    
    
    (A) sports
    (B) music
    (C) medicine
    (D) science


26. The region of which of the following is usually considered to have been the golden period of Mughal rule in India ?
    
    
    (A) Akbar
    (B) Aurangazeb
    (C) Jahangir
    (D) Shah Jahan


27. The World Food Programme is meant to:
    
    
    (A) keep a buffer stock of food grains
    (B) serve as a food bank for countries not able to meet their requirements of food
    (C) regulate the production of food grains
    (D) None of these


28. A square solid has ——— faces
    
    
    (A) four
    (B) six
    (C) eight
    (D) ten


29. What is the approximate number of genes synthesized by Dr. Har Gobind Khorana?
    
    
    (A) 50
    (B) 65
    (C) 77
    (D) 93


30. The country which ranks first in the production of newsprint
    
    
    (A) China
    (B) Canada
    (C) Japan
    (D) None of these


31. Which of the following is an example for adventitious roots?
    
    
    (A) Carrot
    (B) Beetroot
    (C) Tapioca
    (D) Radish


32. Tropical grasslands of Africa are known as:
    
    
    (A) Steppes
    (B) Savannas
    (C) Pampas
    (D) Prairies


33. Kanishka’s capital was at Purushapura. Which of the following places in his large kingdom had the status almost of a second capital ?
    
    
    (A) Banaras
    (B) Mathura
    (C) Sanchi
    (D) Taxila


34. The height of Mount Anamudi is estimated to be
    
    
    (A) 1,817 metres
    (B) 3,817 metres
    (C) 2,817 metres
    (D) 4,800 metres


35. Cocosnucifera is the scientific name of:
    
    
    (A) Coconut palm
    (B) Cocoaplant
    (C) Coconut
    (D) Coffee tree


36. The development of architecture was at its peak during the reign of
    
    
    (A) Guptas
    (B) Cholas
    (C) Pandyas
    (D) Nandas


37. Which fundamental right is concerned with abolition of social distinctions?
    
    
    (A) Right to equality
    (B) Right against exploitation
    (C) Right to freedom
    (D) Cultural and Educational Rights


38. The source of oxygen for fish living at the bottom layer of the sea is:
    
    
    (A) its gills
    (B) air sacs in the abdomen
    (C) small sea plants
    (D) the sea water


39. Which of the following is not true of Rajya Sabha?
    
    
    (A) The Vice-President is the Ex-officio Chairman of the house
    (B) It is the upper house of the Parliament
    (C) The nominated members of the Rajya Sabha also elect the President
    (D) Money bills cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha


40. Who, amongst the following after marriage, became known as Nur Jahan, wife of Emperor Jahangir ?
    
    
    (A) Razia Sultana
    (B) Asmat Begam
    (C) Ladli Begam
    (D) Mehr-un-Nisa


41. Which one deals with the study of diseases?
    
    
    (A) pathology
    (B) Neurology
    (C) Cardiology
    (D) Etymology


42. According to the Chiness chronicleres, Kushans were known as :
    
    
    (A) Turushka
    (B) Yu-chi
    (C) Turks
    (D) Tartars


43. The Headquarters of ILO is at ————
    
    
    (A) Brussels
    (B) the Hague
    (C) Geneva
    (D) Washington


44. Rights co- exist with ——— in a democratic country
    
    
    (A) privilege
    (B) duties
    (C) needs
    (D) liberty


45. Which of the following is a physical change?
    
    
    (A) Burning of cooking gas
    (B) Souring of milk
    (C) Digestion of food
    (D) Dissolution of sugar in water


46. Who was called ‘Asia’s Light’ in Ancient India ?
    
    
    (A) Buddha
    (B) Ashoka
    (C) Gandhi
    (D) Mohammad


47. The first Five-year plan was started in the year:
    
    
    (A) 1947
    (B) 1950
    (C) 1951
    (D) None of these


48. Who, amongst the following, raided India in the very first year of the 11th century ?
    
    
    (A) Chengiz Khan
    (B) Muhammed
    (C) Sultan Subuktigin
    (D) Sultan Mahmud


49. O. Henry is the pen name of
    
    
    (A) Charles Dickens
    (B) Anne Bronte
    (C) David Cornwell
    (D) William Sydney Porter


50. The territory of Porus who offered strong resistance to Alexander was situated between the rivers of
    
    
    (A) Sutlej and Beas
    (B) Jhelum and Chenab
    (C) Ravi and Chenab
    (D) Ganga and Jamuna

Inquilab Zindabad : Long Live the Revolution : Bhagat Singh : Indian Independence

Quiz on Indian Independence. 

1. അഭിനവഭാരത് എന്ന സംഘടന രൂപീകരിച്ചത് :
   (A) അംബേദ്കര്‍
   (B) വി.ഡി. സവര്‍ക്കര്‍
   (C) ഗാന്ധിജി
   (D) ബാലഗംഗാധരതിലക്‌
2. 'ഇങ്ക്വിലാബ് സിന്ദാബാദ്' എന്ന മുദ്രാവാക്യം നല്‍കിയ നേതാവ് ?
   (A) സുഭാഷ് ചന്ദ്രബോസ്
   (B) വി.ഡി. സവര്‍ക്കര്‍
   (C) രാജ് ഗുരു
   (D) ഭഗത്‌സിംഗ്
3. സസ്യങ്ങളില്‍ നിന്നും രാത്രിയില്‍ പുറപ്പെടുവിക്കുന്ന വാതകം?
   (A) നൈട്രജന്‍
   (B) ഹൈഡ്രജന്‍
   (C) കാര്‍ബണ്‍ഡൈഓക്‌സൈഡ്‌
   (D) ഓക്‌സിജന്‍


4. മന്ത്രങ്ങളാല്‍ നിബിഡമായ വേദം ഏത്?
   (A) സാമവേദം
   (B) ഋഗ്വോദം
   (C) അഥര്‍വവേദം
   (D) യജൂര്‍വേദം


5. മറാത്താ ചക്രവര്‍ത്തിയായിരുന്ന സാംബാജിയെ വധിച്ച മുഗള്‍ ചക്രവര്‍ത്തി
   (A) ഔറംഗസീബ്
   (B) ജഹാംഗീര്‍
   (C) ഷാജഹാന്‍
   (D) മഹബത്ത് ഖാന്‍


6. ഗാന്ധിജിയുടെ ഇഷ്ടഗാനമായ 'വൈഷ്ണവജനതോ' എഴുതിയ നരസിംഹമേത്ത ഏത് ദേശക്കാരനാണ്?
   (A) ഉത്തരാഞ്ചല്‍
   (B) ഗോവ
   (C) ആന്ധ്രാപ്രദേശ്‌
   (D) ഗുജറാത്ത്‌


7. ഇന്ത്യയില്‍ മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി പദത്തിലെത്തിയ ആദ്യ ഐ.എ.എസ്.കാരന്‍?
   (A) ചന്ദ്രബാബുനായിഡു
   (B) വീരേന്ദ്രസിംഗ്‌
   (C) അജിത് ജോഗി
   (D) ബിജു പട്‌നായിക്‌


8. എലിവിഷത്തിന്റെ രാസനാമം
   (A) സിങ്ക് സള്‍ഫൈഡ്‌
   (B) സിങ്ക് ഫോസ്‌ഫൈഡ്‌
   (C) സിങ്ക് ക്ലോറൈഡ്‌
   (D) സിങ്ക് ഫോസ്‌ഫേറ്റ്‌


9. കേരളത്തില്‍ ഏറ്റവും കൂടുതല്‍ താലൂക്കുകള്‍ ഉള്ള ജില്ല:
   (A) എറണാകുളം
   (B) ഇടുക്കി
   (C) തിരുവനന്തപുരം
   (D) പാലക്കാട്‌


10. രാജ്യസഭയില്‍ നാമനിര്‍ദ്ദേശം ചെയ്യപ്പെടുന്ന എത്ര അംഗങ്ങളുണ്ട്?
    (A) 9
    (B) 11
    (C) 12
    (D) 10


11. മൂന്നാം പാനിപ്പട്ട് യുദ്ധം നടന്നത് ആരൊക്കെ തമ്മിലായിരുന്നു ?
    (A) ബാബറും ഇബ്രാഹിം ലോധിയും
    (B) അക്ബറും ഹെമുവും
    (C) അഹമ്മദ് ഷാ അബ്ദാലിയും മറാത്തികളും
    (D) ശിവജിയും ഔറംഗസീബും


12. അമ്മന്നൂര്‍ മാധവചാക്യാര്‍ പ്രശസ്തി നേടിയ കലാരൂപം :
    (A) തെയ്യം
    (B) കൂടിയാട്ടം
    (C) കഥകളി
    (D) ചാക്യാര്‍ കൂത്ത്‌


13. "പട്ടടയ്ക്കല്‍ ക്ഷേത്രം" പണികഴിപ്പിച്ചത് ആര് ?
    (A) ചോളന്മാര്‍
    (B) ചേരന്മാര്‍
    (C) ചാലൂക്യന്മാര്‍
    (D) പല്ലവര്‍


14. ഗ്രാമഫോണ്‍ കണ്ടുപിടിച്ചതാരാണ്?
    (A) അലക്‌സാണ്ടര്‍ ഗ്രഹാംബെല്‍
    (B) സാമുവല്‍ കോള്‍ട്ട്‌
    (C) വില്യം കുക്ക്‌
    (D) തോമസ് ആല്‍വ എഡിസണ്‍


15. കേരള സാഹിത്യ അക്കാദമിയുടെ പ്രഥമ സെക്രട്ടറി ആരായിരുന്നു?
    (A) പാലാനാരായണന്‍നായര്‍
    (B) പവനന്‍
    (C) പായിപ്ര രാധാകൃഷ്ണന്‍
    (D) കാളിയത്ത് ദാമോദരന്‍


16. താഴെ കൊടുത്തിരിക്കുന്നവയില്‍ കാര്‍ബണ്‍ അടങ്ങിയിട്ടില്ലാത്ത പദാര്‍ത്ഥം ഏത്?
    (A) ഡയമണ്ട്‌
    (B) പാചകവാതകം
    (C) പ്ലാസ്റ്റിക്‌
    (D) ഗ്ലാസ്‌


17. ഇന്ത്യന്‍ ഉപഭൂഖണ്ഡത്തിലെ ഏറ്റവും നീളം കൂടിയ നദി :
    (A) യാങ്‌സി
    (B) സിന്ധു
    (C) ഗംഗ
    (D) ബ്രഹ്മപുത്ര


18. വിനാഗിരിയില്‍ അടങ്ങിയിരിക്കുന്ന ആസിഡ് ഏത് ?
    (A) അസറ്റിക് ആസിഡ്‌
    (B) ഫോമിക് ആസിഡ്‌
    (C) ടാര്‍ട്ടാറിക് ആസിഡ്‌
    (D) സിട്രിക് ആസിഡ്‌


19. മലബാറിലെ ഏക ജലവൈദ്യുത പദ്ധതി.
    (A) ചെങ്കുളം ജലവൈദ്യുത പദ്ധതി
    (B) കുറ്റിയാടി ജലവൈദ്യുത പദ്ധതി
    (C) പെരിങ്ങല്‍ക്കുത്ത് ഇടതുകര ജലവൈദ്യുത പദ്ധതി
    (D) പന്നിയാര്‍ ജലവൈദ്യുത പദ്ധതി


20. പാകിസ്ഥാനിലെ ആദ്യത്തെ ഗവര്‍ണ്ണര്‍ ജനറല്‍
    (A) ലിയാഖത്ത് അലിഖാന്‍
    (B) മുഹമ്മദലി ജിന്ന
    (C) സയ്യിദ് അഹമ്മദ് ഖാന്‍
    (D) അസഫ് അലി


21. അടിമവംശത്തിലെ അവസാനത്തെ ഭരണാധികാരി ആര് ?
    (A) ഇല്‍ത്തുമിഷ്
    (B) കുത്ബുദ്ദീന്‍
    (C) സുല്‍ത്താനാ റസിയ
    (D) കൈക്കാബാദ്


22. അമ്ലമഴയ്ക്ക് കാരണമായ വാതകം
    (A) കാര്‍ബണ്‍ ഡയോക്‌സൈഡ്‌
    (B) നൈട്രജന്‍ ഡയോക്‌സൈഡ്‌
    (C) സള്‍ഫര്‍ ഡൈ ഓക്‌സൈഡ്‌
    (D) കാര്‍ബണ്‍ മോണോക്‌സൈഡ്‌


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24. ഏഷ്യന്‍ ഗെയിംസിന് ഏറ്റവും കൂടുതല്‍ പ്രാവശ്യം ആതിഥേയത്വം വഹിച്ച രാജ്യം ?
    (A) ഇന്ത്യ
    (B) കൊറിയ
    (C) തായ്‌ലന്റ്‌
    (D) ചൈന


25. മുരളിക്ക് ഭരത് അവാര്‍ഡ് നേടിക്കൊടുത്ത ചിത്രമായ "നെയ്ത്തുകാര"ന്റെ സംവിധായകന്‍ ആരാണ്?
    (A) അടൂര്‍ ഗോപാലകൃഷ്ണന്‍
    (B) ശ്യാമപ്രസാദ്‌
    (C) പ്രിയനന്ദനന്‍
    (D) എം.ടി. വാസുദേവന്‍ നായര്‍


26. വൈസ്രോയി ഹാര്‍ഡിഞ്ചിനു നേരെ 1912 ല്‍ ബോംബെറിഞ്ഞ വ്യക്തി
    (A) ബരീന്ദ്ര ഘോഷ്
    (B) വി. ഡി. സവര്‍ക്കര്‍
    (C) ലാലാ ഹര്‍ദയാല്‍
    (D) റാഷ് ബിഹാരി ബോസ്

Sania Mirza Won Khel Ratna Award

Sania Mirza : Wonder Girl

• Sania, currently ranked world number one in women's doubles, scripted history by becoming the first Indian to clinch a women's doubles Grand Slam when she partnered Swiss great Martina Hingis for the Wimbledon trophy earlier this year.
• Sania is only the second tennis player after Leander Paes to be named for the top award. Paes had been bestowed the honour way back in 1996 after his bronze medal in the Atlanta Olympics.
• The 28-year-old, who has won three mixed doubles Grand Slams in her career, beat competition from squash player Deepika Pallikal, discus thrower Vikas Gowda, track and field star Tintu Luka, rising shuttler P V Sindhu, and hockey captain Sardar Singh for the coveted honour.
• Sania's name was recommended by a Sports Ministry- constituted awards committee headed by Justice V K Bali, the retired Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court.
• The committee included eminent athletes such as Dola Banerjee, M M Somayya and Bhogeshwar Baruah and sports journalists apart from top officials of the Sports Ministry.
• It is learnt that the committee recommended 17 names for the Arjuna awards, including those of Jitu, Rohit, gymnast Dipa Karmakar, hockey player P R Sreejesh, wrestling duo of Bajrang and Babita, athlete M R Poovamma, shuttler K Srikanth and boxer Mandeep Jangra.
• The recommendations will now be sent to the Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who will take a final decision.
• Only after the Sports Minister signs the file, the names would be made public. The awards are to be given away by the President Pranab Mukherjee on August 29, the National Sports Day.
• The Khel Ratna carries a prize money of Rs 7.5 lakh along with a citation, while the Arjuna awards come with a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh and a citation.
• Besides doing well on the professional circuit, Sania had also won the gold medal and the bronze medal in the mixed and women's doubles categories of the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
• The Hyderabadi girl had won the Arjuna award in 2004 and was the favourite for the top award this year. In 2006, she was bestowed the Padma Shri -- the country's fourth highest civillian honour.

PSC Model Questions & Answers

1. A seed dispersed with the help of hairs on it is:
   (A) Drumstick (muringa)
   (B) Cotton
   (C) Poppy
   (D) Castor (avanakku)


2. The number of Chromosomes in human cell
   (A) 26
   (B) 46
   (C) 47
   (D) 48


3. Rourkela steel plant is in ————
   (A) Maharashtra
   (B) Orissa
   (C) Madhya Pradesh
   (D) Andhra Pradesh


4. O. Henry is the pen name of
   (A) Charles Dickens
   (B) Anne Bronte
   (C) David Cornwell
   (D) William Sydney Porter


5. An African country which became independent under U.N. Mandate in 1990:
   (A) Namibia
   (B) Ghana
   (C) Mozambique
   (D) Guinea


6. The rulers of which of the following dynasties established the largest dominion in Southern India ?
   (A) Chalukyas
   (B) Cholas
   (C) Pallavas
   (D) None of these


7. Achichhara (or Ahirkshetra) in the Bareilly district was the capital of Central Asian nomads of Scythian stock (an immigrant non-Aryan tribe of ancient India) known as
   (A) Abhiras
   (B) Kalachuris
   (C) Chedis
   (D) Haihayas


8. Pandit Ravi Shankar is associated with:
   (A) Flute
   (B) Sitar
   (C) Veena
   (D) Sarod


9. The Rajput States sacrificed their indepdence in the 19th century and accepted British Paramountcy. Who was the Governor - General of India during this period.
   (A) Cornwallis
   (B) Hastings
   (C) Minto
   (D) William Bentinck.


10. Who among the following was associated with ancient system of medicine ?
    (A) Bhaskara
    (B) Charaka
    (C) Kalhana
    (D) Somadeva


11. Kuchipudi is a dance style orginated from:
    (A) Manipur
    (B) Tamil Nadu
    (C) Andhra Pradesh
    (D) Kerala


12. Who amongst the following is most famous for the establishment of an elaborate system of municipal administration ?
    (A) Chandragupta Maurya
    (B) Chandragupta Vikramaditya
    (C) Harshavardhana
    (D) Kanishka


13. Who, amongst the following, came to Jehangir’s court in 1608 A.D. with a letter from James I of England to obtain trade facilities ?
    (A) Bernier
    (B) Hawkins
    (C) Thomas Roe
    (D) None of these


14. Which is the place in Kerala where rearing of ducks is most popular?
    (A) Kuttanad
    (B) Kayamkulam
    (C) Kannur
    (D) Idukki


15. How long can a person continue to be a Minister in India without being a member of either House of Parliament?
    (A) Three months
    (B) Six months
    (C) One year
    (D) No time limit


16. Konark Sun temple is situated at:
    (A) Rajasthan
    (B) Orissa
    (C) Tamil Nadu
    (D) Uttar Pradesh


17. Acidity in milk is caused by
    (A) high fat content
    (B) high temperature
    (C) The presence of minerals
    (D) the activity of enzymes


18. Besides being a famous Buddhist monk, whose works were found in China and Tibet, Nagarjuna was
    (A) An astronomer
    (B) A chemist
    (C) A mathematician
    (D) A physician


19. Who amongst the following, took away to Persia the Peacock Throne of Shah Jahan in the first half of 18th century ?
    (A) Ahmed Shah Abdali
    (B) Nadir Shah
    (C) Chin Quilich Khan
    (D) Mir Mannu, Abdali’s Governor in Lahore


20. Raja Chellayya Committee dealt with ———
    (A) Educational reforms
    (B) Tax reforms
    (C) Industrial development
    (D) Rural development


21. An instrument which indicates altitude of a place along with corresponding pressure
    (A) Anemometer
    (B) Barometer
    (C) Hygrometer
    (D) Altimeter


22. The work of Vaikom Mohammed Basheer is:
    (A) Balyakalasakhi
    (B) Ummachu
    (C) Kayar
    (D) Randamoozham


23. The author of India’s National Song is:
    (A) Rabindranath Tagore
    (B) Subramania Bharathi
    (C) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
    (D) Mulk Raj Anand


24. Alexander’s invasion of India
    (A) Established Greek rule in India
    (B) Opened the land route from Europe to India
    (C) Paved the way for the political disunity of India
    (D) Produced no cultural effects


25. Dhanwantri Award is given in the field of
    (A) sports
    (B) music
    (C) medicine
    (D) science

Courtesy  : Brilliance College